DUI Causing Serious Bodily Injury

Being charged with a DUI is a serious criminal offense in its own right, however, being accused of inflicting injuries to another person in connection with a DUI offense is far worse and reaps much harsher consequences.

A DUI that resulted in serious bodily injury to another person could result in a plethora of penalties including being forced to spend multiple years in prison, an obligation to pay thousands of dollars in fines, and having to live with the reputation of being a drunk driver that injured an innocent person for the remainder of your life.

If you have been arrested for a DUI which allegedly resulted in someone being injured, you need to contact an experienced Miami-Dade criminal defense attorney while your innocence can still be proven.

Miami DUI Causing Serious Bodily Injury Attorney

If you have been arrested for DUI and allegedly injured someone in the same occurrence, you need to secure legal counsel from an experienced Miami DUI criminal defense attorney immediately to help preserve your case and protect your freedom.

With offices conveniently located in Miami and North Miami, The Hoffman Firm is able to serve clients with all of their legal needs in Aventura, Doral, Coral Gables, Homestead, Miami Beach, and the entire Miami-Dade County of Florida.

When dealing with DUI related offenses, every minute counts. Contact The Hoffman Firm today at (305) 249-0090 or submit an online contact form to have your case reviewed by a knowledgeable Miami criminal defense attorney with a proven track record of success.

According to Florida Statute 316.193, a person has committed the criminal act of DUI causing serious bodily injury when they are driving or in physical control of a vehicle, while their normal faculties have been impaired due to the consumption of alcohol or a controlled substance, and they cause or in any way contribute to a serious personal injury of another.

In order to be convicted of DUI causing serious bodily injury, the prosecution must prove the following elements:

The Defendant was Driving or in Physical Control of a Motor Vehicle,

The Defendant was Under the Influence of Alcohol and His or Her normal Faculties Were Impaired While Driving the Motor Vehicle,

The Defendant had a BAC of 0.08 or Above, and

The Defendant Caused or Contributed to the Serious Bodily Injuries of Another Person While Driving Intoxicated

A motorist that caused serious bodily injury to another person while they were driving with a BAC of 0.08 or above could be charged and convicted of DUI causing serious bodily injury, a third-degree felony offense.

In addition to the mandatory minimum sentence of fifty-one (51) months in prison the judge must impose, the following penalties could also be added:

As with most criminal acts committed in Florida, the circumstances surrounding a person's arrest could significantly impact the crime they are charged with and the severity of the penalties that will later be imposed.

Factors that Could Further Enhance a DUI Causing Serious Bodily Injury Offense Include:

Florida Highway Patrol – Visit this website to obtain additional information regarding the tactics used by Florida's Highway Patrol units to ensure motorist safety and their diligent efforts to ensure safe roadways for the State of Florida.

Florida Department of Law Enforcement – Visit this website for more information about the many ways the Florida Department of Law Enforcement promotes public safety on Florida's roadways through collaborative efforts with local, state, and federal justice agencies.

If you were arrested for a DUI and have been accused of inflicting a serious bodily injury to another person, please take your legal matter seriously because your freedom is in dire jeopardy. You need a Miami criminal defense attorney that has experience handling cases involving DUI related offenses.

With offices conveniently located in Miami and North Miami, The Hoffman Firm has provided effective and efficient representation to clients in Coral Gables, Homestead, Miami, Miami Beach, Hialeah, Doral, and Miami-Dade County, Florida at large.

Contact us today at (305) 249-0090 or submit an online contact form to schedule your free initial consultation so we can review your case and develop a strategy to help resolve your legal matter.

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